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Is belly dancing just an exoctic, sensual form of dance saved for the movies or are there legitimate health benefits that can be gleaned from doing it? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with belly dance expert Jennifer Sobel to discuss all things belly dancing and how there is more than meets the eye with this unique form of movement. Check it out to learn why Read more

Is a weak back keeping you from exercising? Does your core feel like it is one wrong move away from getting injured? Does your low back tighten up whenever you try to exert yourself? What can be done about this?? Back issues are one of the most common complaints that people face, and weak back muscles can be a huge contributor. But what can you do for your workouts if you feel like you are Read more

Do you compete with yourself when you workout? The mainstream fitness industry is putting out more and more exercise options focused on “you verses you”, meaning you are focused on trying to “best yourself” from a previous workout. But what issues are being created with this? Is this approach to exercise safe and beneficial for your health? Or is it actually setting you up for a number of potential complications both in the short term Read more

Will lifting heavy weights damage your joints? What if your joints are already compromised? Will it make things worse? These are questions and concerns that a number of people have when it comes to exercising and lifting weights, but they don’t have to stop you from getting the benefits of strength training. On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie explore these questions and dive into why lifting weights can Read more

Are injuries keeping you from exercising consistently? One of the biggest reasons we hear as to why people have stopped exercising is because they suffered an injury during a workout or doing something else. While you always need to be mindful of your body’s healing process, having an injury is not necessarily a fast-pass to not exercising. In fact, oftentimes you can still exercise consistently as long as you keep in mind a few specific Read more